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Welcome to the Local Government Media Centre presented by the LGA. Below you will see a list of the Latest News and Media Releases from participating Councils across the State and the LGA.

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Coorong fast-tracks footpath to new Coonalpyn Medical Centre

Community Grants Program open

Join PQSA's Push Thru Peer Group

(The Berri Barmera Council)
19 March 2018 4:14pm
Push Thru is a new program for those affected with spinal cord injury. This program aims to bring them together for fun catch ups to share skills and knowledge and enhance participation in the community. To learn more and to get in contact please visit http://www.pqsa.asn.au/

Expressions of Interest Mitcham Art Advisory Group

New Laws for Dog & Cats - From 1 July 2018

(Kangaroo Island Council)
19 March 2018 09:47am
New laws for cat and dog owners will come into effect on 1 July 2018.
These new laws and rules will simplify dog registration process, make it easier to reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners, help identify and put a stop to puppy farms and reduce euthanasia rates.

Shins of Steel is back

Harmony Day - 23 March 2018

(Naracoorte Lucindale Council)
16 March 2018 09:44am
Come along to the Naracoorte Town Square on Friday 23 March at 10.30am for the Harmony Day Children’s Festival. Join the Wish Festival at the Naracoorte Swimming lake from 6.00-9.00pm

Harmony Day - 23 March 2018

(Naracoorte Lucindale Council)
16 March 2018 09:31am
Come along to the Naracoorte Town Square on Friday 23 March at 10.30am for the Harmony Day Children’s Festival. Join the Wish Festival at the Naracoorte Swimming lake from 6.00-9.00pm.

Environmental Action Plan 2018-2022

CLARE TRANSFER STATION IS CLOSED ON THE GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY 30 MARCH

(District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys)
15 March 2018 2:11pm
The Clare Transfer Station will be open on Thursday 29th March and Sunday 1st April, but will be closed for the Good Friday Public Holiday.

Rinse them out, round them up and run them in, Council is holding DrumMuster service in April.

Draft Lease and Licencing Policy

(The City of Prospect)
14 March 2018 09:49am
Council has endorsed a draft Leasing and Licencing Policy for Council owned assets which are occupied on a regular, long term, exclusive basis such as sporting clubrooms.

Albert Road Mount Barker Works 19 & 20 March

Neoen Energy Hornsdale Wind Farm Community Fund – 2017/18 - NOW OPEN

Changes to Dog & Cat Management Act

(District Council of the Copper Coast)
13 March 2018 3:30pm
New laws for cat and dog owners will come into effect on 1 July 2018. The laws and rules include:
- Mandatory microchipping of dogs and cats
- Desexing of dogs and cats born after the 1 July 2018
- New rules for breeders who sell dogs and cats
- Introduction of a State-wide database, called Dogs and Cats Online.

Virtual Reality Demonstration

Tender - 18 Hole Mini Golf

(District Council of the Copper Coast)
9 March 2018 4:40pm
Tenders will be received from suitably licensed Contractors, at the Copper Coast Council Office, 51 Taylor Street, for the Construction of 18 Hole Mini Golf at Visitor Information Centre, Kadina

Media Release - NBN

Old Princes Highway Littlehampton Footpath Works

$10 Pet Microchipping at Loxton - Sat 7 April 2018

(District Council of Loxton Waikerie)
9 March 2018 3:39pm
For one day only, Lost Pets of South Australia will be hosting a chipblitz at the Council owned NRM building located on the corner of A W Traeger Terrace and Kokoda Terrace, Loxton SA 5333. The price of microchipping is $10 per pet. Bookings can be made by clicking here.

Northern Areas Council Community Forums

Alexandrina Council Business Life Breakfast Forum

$10 Pet Microchipping at Waikerie - Sat 14 April 2018

(District Council of Loxton Waikerie)
9 March 2018 10:42pm
For one day only, Lost Pets of South Australia will be hosting a chipblitz at the Waikerie Sports Centre located at 59 Lawrie Terrace, Waikerie SA 5330. The price of microchipping is $10 per pet. Bookings can be made online by clicking here.

Tree Management Framework

Charles Sturt is...improving street lighting

(City of Charles Sturt)
8 March 2018 2:08pm
In the coming weeks the City of Charles Sturt will begin replacing over 9,800
old and inefficient street lights with new LED energy-efficient globes, in an
effort to cut electricity costs, reduce emissions and green the city.

Temporary Road Closure - Anzac Day 2018

Job Vacancy - Executive Assistant

Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) - Port River

(Adelaide Plains Council)
8 March 2018 08:26am
Routine research, aimed at improving early detection of the POMS virus, detected the presence of the virus in feral Pacific Oysters in the Port River in February 2018. At this stage POMS has not been detected in South Australian oyster farming areas.
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Media Release - Take The Pledge

(Adelaide Plains Council)
7 March 2018 09:48am
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Section 202(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 that the Adelaide Plains Council is proposing to grant a 10 year + 10 year lease to the Two Wells Trotting Owners and Trainers Association Inc over Allotment 27 DP 14929, Kurt Way, Lewiston, known as Hams Park Reserve, being the land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 5543 Folio 580.

(Adelaide Plains Council)
7 March 2018 09:37am
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Section 202(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 that the Adelaide Plains Council is proposing to grant a 10 year + 10 year lease to the Adelaide Plains Kennel & Obedience Club Inc over portion of Allotment 29 DP 17602, Gawler Road Lewiston, known as Clara Harniman Reserve, being the land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 5546 Folio 494.

Road Closures and Speed Zone Changes - SE Field Days

Stewart Terrace & Macdonnell Street Naracoorte Roadworks

(Naracoorte Lucindale Council)
6 March 2018 09:46am
Roadworks will be occurring on the Stewart Terrace - Macdonnell Street intersection, Naracoorte during March and April 2018 to improve storm water drainage.